Senior Manager- Field Operations

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
• Application Technology: Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives
• Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology
• Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems: Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

Location: Remote Nationwide

Position Summary:

The Field Operations Manager is accountable for the successful execution of all field operations assignments for fast-track capital equipment projects in the field of environmental air pollution control for customers in very diverse industries across North America and Asia. Many assignments are executed on an emergency basis where last second planning and decision making is critical.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manage department resources and assign personnel to execute specific field projects
• Support the Sales and Project Management departments with defining scopes of work, estimating of installation costs and generation of field related manpower schedules
• Sizing of heavy equipment, such as cranes, for complex installations
• Working with Product Managers in defining installation and repair procedures
• Manage and maintain all departmental safety equipment
• Support the pre-qualification of fabricators and installation contractors
• Support the execution of emergency service work
• Perform annual performance reviews of field supervisors
• Maintain the skills and periodically perform the role of site supervisor
• Manage department resources to minimize downtime and maximize departmental resource efficiencies
• Manage installation budgets by developing a clear understanding of relevant scopes of work, supporting field personnel and keeping contractors on schedule
• Document all field activities to minimize the opportunity for subcontractor back charges
• Supervise the team of field supervisors.
• Develop individual performance goals for all direct reports.
• Develop personal and departmental goals, including identification of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• When self-performing assignments, responsible for the supervision of field resources during the installation or repairs of equipment. Trades to be supervised are:
• Mechanical riggers
• Millwrights
• Sheet metal fabricators & installers
• Insulation and refractory installers
• Civil & concrete
• Ironworkers
• Pipe fitters
• Painters
• Electricians

Nonessential Functions

• Basic knowledge of electrical installation work
• Electrical hardwire drawings
• Conduit layout principals
• Progress evaluation
• Basic understanding of sequences of operations and cause & effect relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required
• Ten or more years of fabrication and field service experience
• Air pollution control equipment experience preferred
• Extensive and detailed understanding of environmental systems design, trouble shooting, preventive maintenance and project management
• Able to analyze complex installation & repair problems and generate safe and low cost solutions
• Have best in class understanding of heavy equipment installation and rigging procedures
• Basic knowledge of PLC based control systems
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage remote Field Service personnel while supporting numerous Field Engineers simultaneously
• Able to lead a site team consisting of multiple trades to the successful completion of equipment installation and repair assignments
• Have fabrication skills and experience in the fields of sheetmetal, ironwork, piping, millwright, insulation & refractory, and painting
• Have understanding of pneumatic, electric and hydraulic power systems
• Able to generate detailed written summaries of daily activities
• Analytical approach to developing solutions and decision making
• Experience with personnel management of a small group
• Have complete understanding of the Company safety program and apply that program to the management of the field operations department
• Formally trained & certified in the Company safety program
• CPR & first aid certified
• Crane and forklift operator certification preferred
• Welding certification preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Proficient with electronic scheduling
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good technical writing skills
• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary

Additional Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role manages a team and is responsible for their performance management.

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Incumbent is required to work with and near equipment such as industrial fans, pumps, etc. in a manufacturing setting. They must also be able to operate motorized equipment such as a scissor lift or man lift. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Climb ladders or stairs

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on need. Frequent evening and weekend work are required. May be required to work holidays. Overtime may be required.

Travel:

This position requires frequent travel, more than 50%. Travel can be both overnight and during the business day, and can be both local and international.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Dürr Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.